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RANK	SCORE ?	GENRE	LOCATION
90451	0	Trance, Hard	Sydney, AU

Ever since a very early age G-Banga has had a fascination with the power of the beat. From his first drum kit at the tender age of 8 he has continued to be a fan of drum driven, tribal and electronic styles of music. He is a staunch advocate for the prime-evil power that a simple kick can provide, and the unification it brings to a group of people. It is this simple belief that is the driving force behind a philosophy that he is still loyal to today.

Gav's love for the trance scene began in 1989, attending some of the earliest warehouse parties in the industrial areas, and many of the famed old club venues around the city of Sydney. Somehow slipping past the big men at the door at a very questionable age & being lucky enough to witness both Australia's and the worlds now most celebrated & prolific djs play in the blossoming stages of the new "trance music" movement, and over time seeing its fruition into the grand scale that we all enjoy today. Whether he is booked to play out at an event or on the floor as a punter supporting other djs/artist you would be hard pressed to find somebody that gives more time and support to the scene and anyone that has the courage to live life out on that precarious limb & strive for the up most in their art form!

G-Banga's eclectic taste in all musical styles outside of performing sees him incorporating many different elements into his dj-ing philosophy, in that he hears music in everything. From the tech infused cling clang of a train changing tracks pulling into central station to the general bustle of the city itself, G-Banga tends to run the gauntlet of musical emotions by trying to mirror the elements of everyday life into a set. He is a performer who believes in the immediacy of going for something on the fly and riding the momentum of an energy, which makes for quite explosive performances.

Whether it be from he's use of rock, pop or classical elements, to the broad trance spectrum itself - lighter styles right through to his strongest love of the genre in tech - acid & darker German trance sounds. It would definitely be safe to say that he is one dj that not only understands the power of the darkside, but fully revels in it. He's presence behind the decks reflects the passion he possesses for the craft, channeling the music he plays with all manor of contorted and playfully mischievous movements. Visually interpreting the elements that move him in each note being belted out, urging the crowd to come along on his diverse musical journey - to speak without speaking! The energy of his sets are varied in the ways he plays from one to another. Whether he be educing the depth of emotion created by journey feel, or the mayhem and complexity he prefers in a choppy set. Constantly incorporating mashes, cuts, EQ effects and tricks on the mix tip, piecing absolutely any pop or squeak into the mix & in a sense throwing down a challenge to himself to make it work. Slotting random sounds along side musical notes to become one in an equal and harmonious part of the performance. It’s this same philosophy that has flowed over from his playing and now into his budding musical production.

G-Banga's has enjoyed a steady playing career in the Sydney scene from May 2003 where he made his club debut in Plastics 2nd annual dj comp, from which he gained an immense amount of exposure and fully recommends all aspiring djs to enter into. Since then he has continued to fill spots at some of the most sought after and popular club nights & major events around Sydney such as Plastic (Resident), Grooveinc @ Breed (Resident), Transmission and many other major parties. Now having the pleasure to call all the djs he once watched in awe for so many years he's colleagues in John Ferris, Mark Dynamix, Jumpin Jack and Bexta to name a few, as well as sharing the bill with the crème of the world finest hard trance djs/producers!

G-banga is a performer who believes in the art form first and foremost and gives his absolute all every time his steps foot behind the turntables. His skill level and commitment to his craft should see him remain a player in the scene for many more years to come.